Around the Region

n Barnesville: The Silver Creek Fire Tower Dog Hike is set for 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Locust Lake State Park, according to Robin Tracey, environmental education specialist. The hike, she said, will explore land newly acquired from the Bureau of Forestry. The four-mile trek is rated moderate in difficulty. Participants will meet at the visitors parking lot. Pets must be leashed and be able to get along with people and other pets. Registration is required. Call Tracey at 467-2506 or go online to www.dcnr.state.pa.us under the Locust Lake State Park calendar of events.

n Frackvillle: The Knights of Columbus Rev. James A. Hogan Council 2580 will hold its annual Mass for the Unborn at 11 a.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church. Weather permitting, the Mass will be celebrated at the outdoor altar in the garden area adjacent to the rectory near the Tomb of the Unborn. In case of inclement weather, Mass will be celebrated inside the church. The Knights are asking for donations to help Birthright of Frackville with baby wipes, hooded towels, crib sheets, baby shampoo, baby wash, wash cloths, baby bottles and similar fare.

n Lavelle: President Patrick Reilly presided during the Ashland Area Rotary Club's recent business meeting held in Green's Restaurant. Rotarians discussed the possible realignment of the Rotary district by merging with another district in order to meet the guidelines as established by Rotary International's Council on Legislation. After reviewing the data, the club's consensus was to have the area be part of a realignment with clubs in District 7410. Reilly will convey the club's view to District Governor Carl Askew. The installation dinner for incoming District 7370 Governor Connie Wydra will be held on June 13 at the Fountain Springs Country Inn, with a social hour beginning at 2 p.m. followed by dinner at 3 p.m. and then the installation ceremony. The cost is $25 per person and reservations are required before June 3 by contacting Dick Berger. The Shenandoah Rotary Club will host this year's five-club installation dinner at 6 p.m. June 24 at Roman's Lounge, Frackville.

n Pine Grove: The Penn State Master Gardeners of Schuylkill County will hold a composting workshop for county residents from 6 to 8 p.m. June 16 at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park Clubhouse, Clubhouse Road, Pine Grove. The fee is $5 per household and advance registration is required to receive a bin. Seating will be limited. The registration deadline is one week prior to the workshop. After the deadline, call 622-4225 for seat availability. The registration fee is non-refundable but registrants may sent substitutes.

n Pine Grove: Spokesman Dave Lukasewicz said the Pine Grove Community Ambulance Association's 2010 subscription drive will be extended to June 12, after which there will be a 30-day waiting period for subscriptions. In a release, Lukasewicz said the association is "extremely grateful" for the community's support.

n Pottsville: The Crimson Tide Football Club's annual picnic is set for Saturday at the Christy Joy picnic grounds. The $25 fee includes food, refreshments and music by disc jockey Joe Devine. All proceeds will go to the Pottsville Area football program. All Tide fans are welcome. For more information, call 622-7218.

n Ringtown: The Ringtown Senior Citizens will host Dining with Diabetes classes at the 104 W. Main St. Ringtown Senior Center from 1 to 3 p.m. on June 7, 14, 21 and 29. A followup class to be held on Aug. 30. Educators will lead discussions addressing important numbers diabetics need to know, planning healthy meals, healthy food preparation and physical activity. The registration deadline is Wednesday. Forms are available Registration forms are available at the senior center, the Ringtown Area Library and the Ringtown Valley Medical Center. For more information, call 622-4225, Ext. 13.

n Saint Clair: The Saint Clair Area School District will participate in the Summer Food Service Program, providing meals without charge to all people 18 and younger who resident in the school district. In a press release, Superintendent Kendy Klahr Hinkel said acceptance and participation requirements for the program are the same for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender or disability and there will be no discrimination. Meals will be provided from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning June 9 in the school district cafeteria.

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